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Ramadan is considered important because it is to mark when the Quran, the Muslim holy book, was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. Many Muslims will try and read as much of the Quran as possible The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Other countries, especially in the Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, Feb. 28, and ends at sundown on Sunday, March 30, according to the Islamic Society of North America. The month-long fast concludes with the celebration of Eid Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the first day is expected to be on or around March 1. The holiest month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, begins soon. Here's what you need to know, why Muslims fast, and what it all means. When Is Ramadan? This year, Ramadan is expected to begin at sundown on Friday, February 28, and end at sundown on Sunday, March 30. The final evening of Ramadan consists of a celebration called Eid al-Fitr, when the traditional month-long fast is ended with a feast. The beginning (and end) of each month of the Islamic calendar is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon right after the new moon. Ramadan is the ninth month. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. The month of Ramadan is expected to begin on either Feb. 28 or March 1, 2025, based on the lunar calendar Ramadan (also known as Ramadhan or Ramzan) is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a period of prayer, fasting, charity-giving and self-accountability for Muslims in the United States. Ramadan, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. Islamic tradition states that it was during Ramadan that the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelations of the Quran. The city of Semarang marks the beginning of Ramadan with the Dugderan carnival, which involves parading the warak ngendog, a horse-dragon hybrid creature allegedly inspired by the Buraq. [84] In the Chinese-influenced capital city of Jakarta, firecrackers are widely used to celebrate Ramadan, although they are officially illegal. [85] The Crescent Moon And Ramadan’s Beginning. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon following the new moon.Since the new moon occurs on Feb The Spiritual Importance of the First Night of Ramadan. The first night of Ramadan has great spiritual significance since it ushers in one of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar. This is an explanation: 1. The Gateway to Mercy and Blessings. According to Hadith, the gates of Hellfire close and the doors of Paradise open on the first Fasting Ramadan for the first time as a new Muslim, or a Muslim renewing their practice, can seem like an intimidating task. To many, refraining from food, drink, and intimacy with one’s spouse during daylight hours sounds exhausting and even painful. Fortunately, Ramadan is a communal event involving everyone in the Muslim community. If it is not seen, because of cloud cover or another reason, then the next day will complete thirty (30) days of Sha^b a n, and the day after that is the first day of Ramadan. The judge confirms the beginning of Ramadan if one upright Muslim, whose testimony is acceptable to the judge, bears witness he saw the crescent. Therefore, Muslims must follow the rules of Ramadan as prescribed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). When Will Ramadan Be Observed in 2025? The first night of Ramadan 2025 is expected to fall on Friday, 28th of February 2025, and will end at sundown on Sunday, the 30th of March 2025, depending upon the sighting of the moon. Muscat: The first day of Ramadan in the Sultanate of Oman is expected to fall on Saturday, 1st March 2025. The Islamic world will observe the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on Friday, 28th With the holy month of Ramadan on the horizon, millions of Muslims around the globe are readying themselves for a time of fasting, prayer, and devotion. The precise onset of Ramadan, however, is based on moonsighting reports. In India, the first Roza (fast) will reportedly start either on March 1, 2025, or March 2, 2025, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Moonsighting and the I send my warmest wishes as Muslims around the world begin observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. Ramadan embodies the values of compassion, empathy and generosity. It is an opportunity to reconnect with family and community. A chance to remember those less fortunate. To all those who will spend this sacred time amid displacement and violence, I wish to express a special message of support. I The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching, with Muslims around the world preparing for around 30 days of fasting from pre-dawn to sunset.. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the movements of the earth around the sun, the Islamic Hijri calendar follows a lunar calendar, meaning that the month can fall in different seasons of the year.
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